Friday, November 11, 2016

Are you ready for Winter trips?

Before
you take that trip to Grandma's house, here are a few things to check on your
car, light truck or SUV

Check:

All of the interior and exterior lighting

Make sure that you wiper blades are clean and not
torn-replace them if needed

Your windshield washer fluid-add if needed

Your antifreeze for proper level and condition. Service
if needed. (If you had to add a couple of quarts you may want a service
professional to check it for leaks)

Consider having your vehicle serviced even if it is a
little early. That way you can have a service professional check it out.

Your tires, The wear should be even. Check your tire
pressure (there is usually a sticker in the driver’s door jamb that will
list the proper pressure. If the tread is getting low, you may want to
replace the tires. Consider winter tires if you will be in a area where
snow and ice is common.

for film on the windows. The haze can act like a
reflector and cause difficulty seeing at night. Remember all of the
windows, not just the front!

Planning is essential whenyou are taking a trip. Planning ahead for emergencies will not keep you from having the occasional glitch, but it can help make it a lot less stressful for the times when something does comes up. Remember-if you fail to plan, you plan to fail!

Andy is the service manager @ Hockett & Olsen Automotive. He can be reached via email: hoauto@msn.com

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About Me

I have been in the automotive repair industry for over 24 years. I have worked at a couple independent garages, Sears automotive, and dealerships, including Toyota, Chevrolet/Jeep, and Buick, Pontiac GMC.

Prior to that, I worked with my dad at a small outdoor power equipment repair shop that he owned.